2024 Prize Giving
Today, Monday 24th June, we held our annual prizegiving assembly in the school hall. Complete list of winners is: Síológa A Aoibhe Matthews Arijus Blankas Ember Carolan Hazel Coburn-Duffy Tyler Fay Oliver McCourt Síológa B Israel Perkone James Johnston Jack McEneaney Jasmin Bevirsyte Adam Reid Tom Gallagher Junior Infants A: ...
7th Green School Flag!
We were delighted to be presented with our 7th Green Schools Renewal Award yesterday at a ceremony at the Fairways Hotel. This was in recognition of "outstanding achievement in improving the environmental quality of the school and community". Special thanks to the pupils of our Green Schools Committee (sadly ...
Navan Chess Tournament
On Thursday the 21st of March, 2024, St Francis NS played against other schools as "The Master Knights." 5th and 6th Class pupils from across the North East played against each other in Simonstown Gaels GAA Hall in Navan, Co. Meath. Competition was fierce because these were the best players from ...
Seachtain na Gaeilge Scoil Phroinsias Naofa 2024
Thosaigh Seachtain na Gaeilge 2024i Scoil Phroinsias Naofa le stáisiún léitheoireachta i ranganna 2-6. Bhain na páistí sult agus spraoi as gníomhachtaí léitheoireachta bunaithe ar fíor-leabhair éagsúla. St. Francis NS started Seachtain na Gaeilge 2019 with 2nd – 6th class taking part in reading stations in Irish. They enjoyed fun ...
The Daily Mile
This week we have re-launched our Daily Mile for 2024. The Daily Mile is a social activity wherein children run or jog, at their own pace, for 15 minutes every day during school hours with their classmates. Everyone has fun taking part – it is not P.E. nor is it ...
Happiness in a Box
The Impact of the Shoebox Appeal Dear teachers and school children, We cannot thank you enough for being a part of the Shoebox Appeal Project. Your selfless acts of kindness have brought immense joy and warmth to the hearts of impoverished and displaced children in Romania and Ukraine. ...
Thank You to The Geraldines GFC
Thank you to The geraldine GFC for their €500 donation to the school following their recent family fun day. Pictured receiving the cheque are Oreena Lawless (Principal), Elise Kierans (Chair of Parents Association of St Francis) and Kevin Soraghan (Geraldines).
Congratulations to Our Quiz Teams
Congratulations to the two St Francis NS Quiz teams who represented the school at the Tráth na gCeist Cumann na mBunscol quiz yesterday afternoon at Knockbridge NS. Sadly we did not get through to the next round, but the pupils did the school ...
Cineáltas Flag
This week we were delighted to receive the CINÉLTAS (Kindness) flag. St Francis NS is prides itself in being a diverse and inclusive school, where individual difference is valued and celebrated. Pictured are members of the Student Council with Mrs Lawless and Miss Lundy.
Active Travel Presentations
At the St Francis NS Parents' Association Annual general Meeting on the 19th of October, 2023, two experts in active travel and sustainable transport, Susan Doorley and Nadia Williams each gave a presentation on the benefits of active travel and other matters relating to it such as organising walking ...
Christmas Annuals 2023
Order forms are being sent home this week for the Educate.ie Christmas Annuals Priced at just €3.00 each they are excellent value for money and make great stocking fillers and gifts. All annuals are full colour, A4 size and packed with educational articles and activities including: Classic activities to ...
Crosscause Christmas Shoebox Appeal
Every year St Francis NS families generously support the Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal. This year, the school has decided to do the Shoebox Appeal with local Blackrock charity, Crosscause, run by Conor Hughes. Crosscause's Christmas Shoebox Appeal is a campaign that delivers gifts straight into the hands ...
Prize Day 2023
On Tuesday 26th June we held our Prize Day Assembly in the school hall, led by Mrs Lawless. Below is a list of all the prize winners. Class Teacher Awards (certificate for each pupil) Síológa A Aoibhe Arijus Ember Hazel Tyler Oliver Síológa B Israel James Jack Jasmin Adam Tom ...
Proud of our Chess Teams!
Today was a fantastic day for our Chess teams. The Chess Kings came 3rd in the Buds' tournament and were delighted to win bronze medals. Chequered were 3rd in the Masters' tournament until the very end but were beaten by a mere half a point! 18 Teams from 4 counties ...
Halls of Fun
We are thrilled to show off our new Halls of Fun on the upstairs and downstairs corridors of the main school building. This project has been wholly funded by the Parents' Association of St Francis NS from the September Well-Come week fundraiser. Many thanks in particular to Aoife and Joanne ...
Important Message for Families and Children Regarding Any Infections
Please see below an important letter from the HSE, which we have been asked to bring to the attention of all parents and guardians. Click here to view in PDF format 1) The most important measure is to stay home if you are unwell. Many children might have ...
School Choir Carol Singing Dates
Crowne Plaza Craft Fair – Sunday the 27th of November from 3 – 4 pm St. Oliver Plunkett Church – Sunday the 17th of December at 5 pm School Christmas Concert – Monday the 19th of December Blackrock Abbey – Tuesday the 20th of December (to be confirmed) Seinn, ...
Reconfiguration of Patronage Survey
Reconfiguration of Patronage Survey The following is the result of our whole school survey on reconfiguration which was completed before the mid-term break. The Board of Management agree that St. Francis NS is not open to being involved in the Reconfiguration of Patronage Pilot Initiative at this time. Result: 53.2% - ...
Winter / Christmas Annuals 2022
Order forms are being sent home this week for the Educate.ie Christmas/Winter Annuals Priced at just €3.00 each they are excellent value for money and make great stocking fillers and gifts. All annuals are full colour, A4 size and packed with educational articles and activities including: Classic activities to keep ...
Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal 2022
Team Hope’s Christmas Shoebox Appeal is an annual campaign that delivers gifts straight into the hands of children affected by poverty. Often these shoebox gifts are the only gift that a child will receive at Christmas and the joy that they bring is incredible. Since ...
